YOUNG people from all parts of the UK attended the annual National Youth Council Convention at the University of Chester.

And on Tuesday last week the government appointed children's commissioners from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland met for the first time to answer questions from 100 members of youth organisations aged 12 to 19.

Jules Mason, head of citizenship and development at the Youth Council, said: 'Groups from all over the country are attending the event which is based around rights, voice and participation.

'It gives them the opportunity for personal development and to replicate some of the things they have learned in their own areas.'